FOOTBALL by W.T. Goodge

What gives to Winter time its zest,
Expands your lungs and swells your chest,
What is a tomfool game at best?
Why, football!
What barks your shins and "busts" your tile
And rips your pants in festive style:
What makes the surgeon softly smile?
Why, football!
What thought it be a dangerous game?
Without some danger sport is tame,
And so we love it all the same,
Our football!